Two mansions built on Government Reservation Area in Ekiti and linked to the immediate past government have been sealed off by government officials.
The Houses built within the premises of Government House were to serve as Governor’s godfather’s houses were sanctioned for lack of approved plan and permit.
Officials of the Ministry of Housing and Physical Planning and Urban Development, who effected the order said the erection of the buildings contravened the laws guiding urban renewal regulations of the state government.
When journalists visited the building on Friday, the gate to the building was under lock and key while contractors working on the buildings have deserted the place.
A paper dated October 18, which was attached to the gate and signed by the Director of Urban and Regional Planning in the Ministry said:
“It was discovered during inspection by the inspectorate staff of our Ministry that a residential building by you at GRA has no approved plan /permit for the site or bring same to our office to get certification for the erection.
“You are hereby ordered to suspend the use of the building premises until approved plan is submitted for clearance,” it stated.
The contractor handling the project began work about four months ago after the buildings erected on the plot were pulled down to give way for the new edifices.
But Fayose, in a statement by his Media Aide, Idowu Adelusi said: “Governor Fayemi was only acting out of desperation and vengeance over the 2014 shameful electoral defeat.
“The property in question does not belong to Fayose. Fayemi’s government should produce evidence linking the former government to the property.
“Fayose has said he was ready for probe and that he will appear in person before any panel set up by Fayemi; so, why the desperation?
“Our advice is that, Fayemi should place high premium on payment of the workers’ salary arrears since N30 billion is already in his custody released by the Federal Government and not embarking on witch hunting or disparaging his predecessor. The money should not be used to fund the election petition filed against him.
“He should hurry up to do all he could for the benefit of common Ekiti people because time is not on his side”, Fayose advised.
Via Today.ng
